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Ballard Inn

2.0 star property
Historic hotel near Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91

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Exterior
Lobby
Sauna
2 indoor pools
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • National Nordic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lake Union
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hotel Ballard

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (465)
The price is CA $320
per night
CA $372 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Hotel Ballard

About the area

Seattle

Ballard stay.With a stay at this Ballard hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of National Nordic Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Fisherman's Terminal. Discovery Park and Woodland Park Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 6 min drive
  • Seattle Center - 11 min drive
  • University of Washington - 11 min drive
  • Space Needle - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 9 min drive
  • King Street Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunny Teriyaki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ballard Inn

Historic hotel near Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Ballard Inn offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. The historic Ballard Inn also features concierge services, express check-out, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Parking is available for a fee. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

This Seattle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1902
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Ballard Inn offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25.00 per day)
  • Offsite parking within 328 ft (USD 25.00 per night)

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (328 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ballard Inn
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel Seattle

Ballard Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 494 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Liked the stay, but it was LOUD. Did not expect that. Total bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Never been to an Inn - didn’t know what to expect
Little weekend getaway with husband. Looked for a place to enjoy the Seattle city life, but not literally be in Seattle. It was located in Ballard city / downtown? It was literally on the city sidewalk so you’d hear people walking their dog and stuff. The overall stay was more for location convenience but comfort was on the downside. Shared bathrooms and thin walls it’d remind you of college dorming days. How the listing says 3 people can stay is beyond me cause that Full bedroom was relatively small. Mattress could also stand for update as the middle sinks you in. Not fun with two people waking up achy. Overall it was a nice stay and unique experience to do once.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dwayne, Abbotsford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check-in was down the street at a different hotel. The room was quite expensive for what we got; the room was quite small and the communal bathroom was a bit inconvenient. It's a good central location if you're spending time in Ballard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathroom but a pretty cool older building. Walls are paper thin and no ac. It’s a bar area so expect to hear people tell about 4 am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff somebody for check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bathroom is shared but it's clean. The building has a long history and I quite enjoy the historical aura.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good stop-over
If you're just staying the night, it's not bad. However, you can hear everything - to the point that they provide you with earplugs. The TV cut in and out of signal. Check-in was a bit confusing as you check-in at the hotel, not the inn. The room and bathrooms/shower room themselves were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Li Ray

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will never book this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor experience
Overall, it wasn't a good experience. We paid for a King deluxe suite and were given a standard room on the ground floor. It was pretty noisy, but that's to be expected given the location of the hotel. However, the window couldn't be closed because of the AC unit, which brought smoke into the room. The TV didn't work, the mattress was uncomfortable, and the shower was tiny. It wasn't worth the money and I won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable property close to shops, restaurants, and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager upgraded my room to one with a bathroom in it and was very nice and accomodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

May

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but small rooms and a bit noisy
This is a historical hotel that has been fixed up but you have to understand that it’s small rooms and shared bathrooms/shower. There is no staff to greet you. It’s all done at their more expensive hotel a few feet down. The bed was very comfortable. It’s a bit noisy w thin walls and traffic going by. For what it is, the price is a bit too high.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not was shown on their add, i had 2ft x 2 1/2ft around the bed to walk and a shared shower , and the window was in the area everyone comes out to smoke and chat, this room was the worst i have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the access to the gym is awesome. We didn’t realize when booking that the room had a shared shower and bathroom, but that was never a problem and the facilities were clean. Really comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gym
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

George, Oroville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt the property description was devoid of the limits in our room. No chair, no dresser, no in suite, very small room. The air conditioner was welcome but took up a fair share of our limited space and was very loud. It is clean with a large bed but in our opinion does not justify the price. For a little more you can get much more; you’re paying a lot for location which is great. Felt safe with a lively neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zihao

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Snezhana, Plainfield

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two day stay
It is a very quaint European style room. We didn’t spend much time in the room. It was in a great location in downtown Ballard, Washington. There is no one at the desk to assist in anything so you have to call them and the other location Ballard hotel, is just down the street. We would definitely stay again. It was the best location to walk around and see the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024